The Team

At The Brislington Village Pre-school we have 14 members of staff who are committed to the wellbeing of all children.  All staff continually seek to improve their knowledge through training for the outcomes of the children.

Management Team

Nicola Aldridge
Owner & Company Director
Employed:- 10.5 years
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Level 4 Early Years practitioner

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Level 4 Certificate in Early Years practice

 

Diploma of Higher Education Open

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  • Lead Child Protection Officer            

  • First Aider                            

  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Manager Child Protection Training

  • Risk Assessment Officer

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My name is Nicola, and I started at what was originally called The Village Pre-school in September 2010 as an Early Years Practitioner.  I became the manager in April 2014 and I took over the pre-school as a private limited company in September 2015.  I started working with children by running a toddler playgroup.  I thoroughly enjoyed doing this role so I went to University and obtained my level 4 certificate in Early years practice and went on to receive my diploma in higher education.   I have 3 children, two of whom are teenagers.  I have one dog and a cat.  I enjoy watching drama, reading non-fiction and talking long walks. 

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Christine Laing
Manager
Employed:- 5 years

Level 3 Early Years practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and Education

 

Level 3 Diploma in Management

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  • Deputy Child Protection Officer

  • Key Person

  • First Aider

  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Manager Child Protection Training

  • Bristol Standard

My name is Chrissy and I am a mother of two children aged 7 and 10 years old.  From the age of 14 years old I wanted a career in childcare.  I have been working with children for 22 years.  I began in a private day nursery and then moved onto working in a school before taking on a manager's role at The Brislington Village Pre-School.  When at home my passion is baking, family days out to parks and beaches.  I enjoy eating out with friends, watching documentaries, real-life drama and soaps.

Sara Pearce

Deputy Manager

Employed:- 1 year

 

Level 3 Early Years practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Key Person

  • First Aider

  • Child Protection Training

  • Communication and Language Lead

  • EAL Lead

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Shahida Iqbal

Acting Deputy Manager

Room Leader under 3's

Employed:- 4 years

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and

Education

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  • Key Person

  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Advanced Child Protection Training

  • First Aider

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Early Years Practitioners

Karen Norman

Early Years Practitioner

Employed:- 2.5 years

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and

Education

 

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  • First Aider

  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Key Person

  • Child Protection Training

  • Forest school Leader

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Becca Smith

Fire Warden

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Employed:- 5.5 years

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Level 4 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 4 Certificate of higher education in Early Years professional practice

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Studying BA Hons Childhood and Youth Studies

 

  • Key Person

  • First Aider

  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Forest School Assistant

  • Fire Warden

  • Advanced Child Protection Training

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Samantha Alton

Early Years Practitioner

Employed:-2.5 years

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Key Person

  • Child Protection Training

  • First Aider

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Megan Tucker

SENCO

Employed:- 2 years

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Key Person

  • First Aider

  • Child Protection Training

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Phobie Barnett

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Employed:- 1 year

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Key Person

  • Child Protection Training

  • First Aider

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Kayleigh Pring

Early Years Practitioner

Employed:- 1 year

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and

Education

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  • Key Person

  • Child Protection Training

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Pre-School Assistant

Rabbia Darr

Pre-School Assistant

Employed:- 1.5 years

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

  • Key Person

  • First Aider

  • Child Protection Training

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Apprentice

Josephine Elliott

Apprentice

Employed:- 4 months

Apprentice - Studying Level 3 Early years childcare

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  • Key Person

  • Child Protection Training

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Administration

Gill Hutton
Company Secretary
Office Manager
Employed:- 17.5 years
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Level 3 Early Years Practitioner

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Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Administration

  • Advanced Child Protection

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               April Blackmore
  Health & Safety Officer
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Employed:- 10 years

 

Office Administrator

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Level 3 in Childcare and Education

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  • Food Hygiene Certificate

  • Fire Warden

  • Advanced Child Protection Training

  • E Safety Officer

  • First Aider